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Aries August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, your ruler, Mars, enters fellow fire sign Sagittarius, and you can focus on ways you can expand your life, have new experiences, and explore the world. You may desire more freedom and independence in your life to do whatever you want without someone holding you back. It can be a great time to travel, or to go to school and learn something new. You can be open to the other ways in which people live, fascinated by other cultures, and attracted to foreign lifestyles. Your overall mood can be more positive, uplifted, after a trying few months of very serious energy. You can also feel more connected to your beliefs, and if you don’t, you can focus on why that is and what changes you need to make to have that.

On August 5th, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy spending time getting the little things done, being productive and efficient, staying organized, and working. You can take on more projects and tackle the smaller tasks and chores that need to be finished, and you can bring creative energy into your work and daily life. You can also have good energy for focusing on your health if you can avoid indulgence. In love, you can be more practical and pay closer attention. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you’re getting things done, working on something, and have everything in proper order. You can keep yourself busy, and you can feel good when you’re getting things done. You can bring more attention to your work, your schedule and daily life, and your health. You may come across as more practical, hard-working, or detail-oriented.

On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters air sign Libra, the sign opposite yours, and you can enjoy spending time with the people in your life, having company, and can work on bringing some balance into your life. You can feel good when you have peace and harmony, and can be more charming and compromising. In love, you can give the people you care about more attention, and be more affectionate.

On August 30th, Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you can experience issues with your work life, not meeting deadlines, forgetting about projects, having difficulty understanding what you need to be doing, or feeling disorganized. You can have issues with your daily life, not being able to stick to a routine, misplacing things, forgetting things, or issues with your health, not sticking to a healthy lifestyle, avoiding healthy eating or exercise, or old health issues flare back up. You can be overly practical and realistic, too stuck in the mundane world and lacking any imagination, and you can stress yourself out way too much. You need to give yourself more time to get things done, have an outlet for stress, go easy on yourself if things don’t work out the way you intended, and try to do the best you can with your health issues. The retrograde impacts through September.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may’ve experienced issues or been lazy about dealing with your beliefs, your ability to expand and explore, or your responsibilities. With the retrograde over, you can move forward and work on being more responsible, working within your limitations, and having strong core beliefs.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in fellow fire sign Leo, and you can start a new creative project, take up a new hobby, feel more inspired and optimistic, and express yourself. You can be more romantic and playful, and if single, you can take advantage of social opportunities to meet new people, and if in a relationship, you can make it fun again. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, and you can settle issues with friends or in groups, walk away from a friendship or group, become more dedicated to a dream for your future or decide to give up on one, and you can rebel if you feel you’re not being allowed to be your unique self, wanting more independence. In general, you can be more detached with your emotions.

Best days of August for Love for Aries: 2nd, 3rd, 29th, 30th, 31stBest days of August for Money for Aries: 23rd, 24th

Taurus August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius on August 2nd, and you can focus on the transformations you want to make in your life. You can work on the areas of your life that needs some improvements through major transformations, and you can work on making the changes on a deeper level so they stick around for a long time. You can be more serious with your approach to life, and you can take what you do more seriously. You can be a bit intense, especially when you're focused on something, and you can be great at research or anything you need to get wrapped up in. You can be a bit obsessive at times, so make sure you're not getting too caught up in dramas you don't need. This can be a good period for dealing with a business or financial partner, or dealing with other people's money (taxes, debts, inheritances, loans, joint finances).

Venus, your ruler, enters fellow earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy taking time for your hobbies, for the things you find most fun in life, and for the people you enjoy being around most. You can feel more creative, and you can get in touch with your inner child. If single, you can be more charming but may want to play the field, liking all of the attention you get. If in a relationship, you can try to bring more romance into it or reignite sparks. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're being creative, letting yourself be playful, and enjoying life. You can feel much more creative and romantic, and you can be more comfortable getting attention from others. You may come across as warmer, friendlier, or prouder.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, and you can enjoy focusing on your work, being more productive and efficient, and getting things done. You can bring creative energy into your work, and the more you feel inspired by your work, the more work you want to do. If you feel no love for your work, you may get lazier instead. You can infuse creativity into your daily life as well, and you can find it easier to deal with health issues or to work on improving your daily lifestyle. In love, you can pay more attention to the details, and have a more practical approach.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you can experience difficulties with the people you love, lacking open lines of communication, or feeling that they don't understand you. You can see the return of old flames, but this may not be something you want. It can be good for finding the sparks again in a relationship, if attached. You may lack inspiration or creativity, feeling blocked in some way. You can act immature or dramatic when you get emotional and need to remember to act like an adult. You may not have as much time for what you enjoy in life, which can make you restless and agitated, so try to find fun in everything you do. The retrograde impacts through September.

Saturn ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you haven't been able to make the changes you want to make, or deal with the issues you hold deep inside of you, lacking the motivation to make things happen. With Saturn moving forward again, you can start to be more responsible and take control.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, and you can start a new home improvement project, work on a real estate transaction, move, redecorate or renovate, or improve your living conditions or environment in some way. You can spend time with family or plan a family vacation or gathering. You can be more upbeat emotionally, and you may start working on something from the ground up that culminates in about six months from now. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, and you can see the realization of a goal, reaping what you've sown with your goals, and experiencing progress if you've been working hard, smart, and responsibly, or setbacks if you've been lazy, reckless, or careless. You can feel like you're hitting your stride or hitting a high point in one area of life, but that you need to work on making changes in another area. You can evaluate your direction, and make changes now.

Best days of August for Love for Taurus: 4th, 5th, 6th, 31stBest days of August for Money for Taurus: 25th, 26th

Gemini August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius, the sign opposite yours, and you can bring more energy and drive to your relationships. You can work on growing closer to the people in your life, and want more one-on-one attention with them. If single, you may be more driven to be in a relationship and to find someone, but you want an equal partner. If in a relationship, you can work on strengthening the commitment between you or taking things to the next level. You can be more compromising and fair, wanting to have more peace and balance in your life. The more peace and balance you feel you have, the more driven and energetic you can be. Other people can also give you energy, especially when you're with them one-on-one.

On August 5th, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy spending time at home, renovating, redecorating, or improving your living situation, moving, or spending time with the people you view as family. You want more comfort and familiarity, and you can be more stable emotionally. In love, you may want an emotional connection above all else. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're feeling nurtured and supported by the people you care most about. You can work on strengthening your internal foundation so you're supporting yourself as well. You can focus on your emotions, what you're feeling about various situations and people, and you can gain greater understanding of yourself and of others. You may come across as more mothering, emotional, or supportive.

On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters fellow air sign Libra, and you can make time for the things you enjoy most in life, wanting to be creative and expressive. You can focus on creative ventures and projects, and may want more time for play than for work. If single, you can play the field more, or let others come to you. If in a relationship, you can make it feel like it did when you first met, and you can be more playful and romantic.

On August 30th, your ruler, Mercury, turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you can experience issues at home, having lots of little things happen, like a shorting outlet or a leaking faucet. You may need to move, or want to move somewhere you've lived before, or have difficulties with a real estate transaction. You may feel a lack of support from the people you view as family, and may be more demanding emotionally, too subjective and unable to see outside of your own perspective. You need to make sure you have outlets for your emotions during this time. You can feel shakier internally, and if so, need to work on strengthening your core self. You may feel like you're being dragged to the bottom with something, and you need to work on picking yourself back up. This can be a good time for focusing on issues from the past or reconnecting with family. The retrograde impacts through September, and since Mercury is your ruler, you may feel off in a subtle way during the retrograde period. Go easy on yourself.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may've experienced issues in your relationships, feeling lazier when it came to dealing with anything, or more restricted by the people in your life. With the retrograde over, you can focus on trying to do the right thing by others or strengthening your relationships.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in fire sign Leo, and you can come up with new ideas, have a positive outlook, have more mental energy, start lots of smaller projects, or keep yourself busy. You can learn something new, share information or news, and you can be more curious and sociable. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in fellow air sign Aquarius, and you can settle a legal issue, finish up a course of study, come home if abroad, or identify more strongly with your beliefs. You can be more optimistic in general with this full moon, and try to look at the bright side of situations instead of getting caught up in emotions.

Best days of August for Love for Gemini: 6th, 7th, 8th Best days of August for Money for Gemini: 1st., 27th, 28th

Cancer August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius on August 2nd, and you can get a surge in productive energy as you try to get as much done as you can. You may've felt like you weren't getting much done lately, lacking the energy and drive for the mundane tasks and chores, for tackling your to do list, or for tending to work projects, but that can begin to change. You can have lots of energy for work, and the more you do, the more energy you seem to have, and you can prefer keeping yourself busy. You can focus on the smaller tasks and projects, or break down big ones into little ones to get them done. You can have an eye for the details, get organized, clear out clutter, or work on your routine. This can also be a good period for focusing on your health and improving your daily lifestyle so you can have a better overall well-being.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy pursuing mentally stimulating projects and spending time with people you connect with mentally. You can be more sociable and talkative, and want to use your mind, picking up new information, facts and figures, feeling more curious, and open to new learning. You can talk things over with loved ones and try to have a more positive outlook. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're using your mind and sharing what's on your mind. You can have plenty of new ideas and knowledge to share, and you can be excited about them. You can work on your short-term plans, and you can think about ways you can make your ideas happen. You may come across as more logical, sociable, or engaging.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, and you can enjoy focusing on your emotions, and want an emotional connection in love. You can tend to your emotional needs, trying to make yourself feel better emotionally, and work on strengthening your internal foundation. You can be more positive, but you can also find it easier to deal with emotional issues. You can thrive with emotional support from loved ones, and can give that in return. You may need to give yourself more comfort and encouragement.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may struggle with communication. You may believe you're being clear but it's not coming across that way, and other people may think they're being clear with you but you have difficulty understanding. You can have more misunderstandings or outright fights with others, and need to work on moderating your comments and criticisms. You may feel scattered mentally, too much running through your mind, and need to find a way to ground your mind so you don't feel to out of it. Give yourself a mental outlet for the extra scattered energy to ease the troubles a little bit. This can be a good time for having a conversation over again, re-learning something, or revisiting an old idea. Also be careful with technology and with travel. Triple check everything! The retrograde impacts through September.

Saturn ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you've been lazier with your work life, daily life, and chores, and may have avoided your daily responsibilities. With the retrograde ending, you can work on getting back to being productive and efficient with your time and energy.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, the sign after yours, and you can pursue a new financial project, opportunity, or venture, feel calmer and more stable emotionally, work on creating more stability in your life, or feel more confident and secure. You can improve your self-esteem, putting more value in yourself, or treat yourself to a little splurge. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, and this can be a more serious full moon. You can focus on serious matters or issues you hold deep inside of yourself, and need to bring something out into the light. You may feel a little unsettled emotionally, but this is meant to force you to deal with something you don't want to, but should. This can be a good time for settling issues over other people's money (debts, loans, inheritances, taxes, joint finances), and you can see the payoff of hard and smart work in a joint venture, or decide to walk away from one.

Best days of August for Love for Cancer: 9th, 10th, 11th Best days of August for Money for Cancer: 2nd, 3rd, 29th, 30th, 31st Leo August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, Mars enters fellow fire sign Sagittarius, and you can finally start to enjoy yourself again and not get caught up in emotional baggage or seriousness. You're up for some fun, and you can make time away from work and demands to focus on the things you enjoy most in life in healthy and positive ways. You can take up new hobbies, spend time with the people who make you laugh, go on a vacation, or feel more creative. Your creative energy can surge, making this a good period for working on creative ventures. If you have to focus on boring work, try to make it fun or infuse your creativity into it so you can stick with it. You can channel your inner child, and connect to your heart again. If single, you can play the field and enjoy getting attention from others. If in a relationship, you can work on making the sparks fly again.

On August 5th, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, the sign after yours, and you can be more sensual and indulgent. You may prefer to take things slowly in love, not feeling any need to rush, and you can enjoy focusing on financial pursuits or splurging on yourself. In love, you may want a passionate physical connection, but don't necessarily need strings right away. This can be a good time to work on creating more stability in your life and being more confident. The Sun, your ruler, joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're enjoying the moment and not rushing. You can take more time to relax, to be one with nature, or to pamper yourself, and you can feel great when you have a connection to your physical body. You can pursue financial opportunities so you can create better financial security, and you can work on connecting to your values and living a life consistent with them. You may come across as more stable, reliable, or grounded.

On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters air sign Libra, and your mental energy can begin to increase as you enjoy connecting with others through your mind. If single, you may want someone you can have endless conversation with and who is interesting enough to keep you interested. If in a relationship, you may work on opening up the lines of communication so you can talk over anything with your partner and feel you're both hearing and understanding each other.

On August 30th, Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may experience some financial issues, so it's important for you to make the most of the good financial energy earlier in the month to create some security and offer you a little cushion. A rainy day fund may be needed in case it starts to pour during this retrograde. It might be best to delay important financial decisions, if you can. If you can't, do your homework and triple check. You may feel more insecure or lack confidence in yourself with this retrograde, and can put too much stock on what other people think of you. They may have ulterior motives, so try not to give them so much value. If you're lacking confidence, ask yourself what is causing this and work on it. This can be a good period for giving old financial projects a second chance or making money in a way that you did before. You may be more stubborn and lazy with this retrograde, or can get frustrated over the lack of movement in your life. Try to give yourself time to relax, and indulge in moderation. The retrograde impacts through September.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may've been too lazy with your loved ones or with your creative energy, or lacked inspiration to push you. Now that the retrograde is over, you can take love more seriously and be there for the people you love, and work on creative projects more seriously.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in your sign, Leo, and this is usually a great time for starting a new project, venture, or journey that you can go on for the next year of your life. You can have extra energy, enthusiasm, and courage to take the first step, and you can believe in it fully. Pick something you've done your homework with and get working on it now in a positive way. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, the sign opposite yours, and you can settle issues in relationships or walk away from a relationship. You can take stock of your relationships and figure out what needs to be worked on, what's solid, and what needs to go. You can crave more balance in your life, and without it, you may feel extra stressed and indecisive. Try to surround yourself with peace and harmony to keep yourself emotionally stable.

Best days of August for Love for Leo: 11th, 12th, 13th Best days of August for Money for Leo: 4th, 5th, 6th, 31st

Virgo August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius on August 2nd, and you can get out of your head and start focusing on your emotions again. You may've felt like your mind was in overdrive lately, and haven't had as much focus for your emotions. Now, you can focus on what you're feeling about situations and people, and you can tend to your emotional needs. You can work on strengthening your internal foundation so you can handle more in life. You can work on improving your support system so you have people around you who can make you feel strengthened through their support and encouragement. Your energy levels may be impacted by what you're feeling, so if you're really riled up, this can give you a lot of energy or drain you. Try to use your emotions as a positive driving force for you. This can also be a good time for starting something from the ground up, and this may be something that reaches its culmination in about a year, so think about something you can get started with now. You may not see progress with it right away, but you can get far over time.

Venus enters your sign, Virgo, and you can be more romantic, affectionate, creative, and sensual. You can be more charming, and people can enjoy spending time with you and you with them. You can be more open about your affections for others, and may want to feel more love in your life. In love, you may want the attention instead of giving the attention. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're focused on your own wants and needs, pursuing projects and ideas that you care about and believe in, and are putting your energy to good use. You can focus on expressing yourself and want to get more attention and praise from others. You may come across as warmer, friendlier, or more sociable.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, and you can continue to feel sensual and indulgent, but can pull back in love, wanting to take your time and enjoy every moment, not feeling any need to rush. You can feel more confident in love, and if single, you can be attracted to someone stable and grounded, while if in a relationship, you can work on improving the passion between you.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may feel like anything that can go wrong, does go wrong, or that lots of little things go wrong and they just keep piling up. You can have trouble communicating, focusing, or using your mental energy properly, and this can lead you to being much harder on yourself and others than you need to be. We all have periods where it feels like the Universe is against us, but this will pass like any other. Try to get through without creating any extra damage, and you can be alright. This is an excellent period for second chances of any kind, so pick something you've been wanting another shot at. The retrograde impacts through September. Since Mercury is your ruler, you may feel off in a subtle way throughout the retrograde, so give yourself plenty of time with everything and try not to push yourself too hard.

Saturn ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you've been lazy with your emotions, not wanting to take emotional responsibility, or haven't felt emotionally grounded. Now that the retrograde is over, you can start to be more responsible and emotionally mature.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, the sign before yours, and this can be a good new moon for working on a project behind the scenes or taking advantage of opportunities to work in the background. You can benefit from clearing out the clutter in your life, letting go of baggage, and you can end something important, which excites you for the new to come. Your intuition can be on point if you need guidance, and you can have an active imagination that you can put to good use. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, and you can finish up a work project, walk away from work you don't believe in, tackle health issues, give up a bad habit, or see health issues worsen if you're been reckless. You can take on a lot of work and projects, but that may only stress you out more, so try not to fill up every second with chores, and go easy on yourself if things don't work out.

Best days of August for Love for Virgo: 14th, 15th Best days of August for Money for Virgo: 6th, 7th, 8th Libra August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius, and you can feel like things finally start to pick up in your life. You may've felt a bit stuck lately, unable to make as much happen, and you could use a little boost of energy and excitement. Your mind can have the most energy of all, and you can come up with lots of new ideas and share your knowledge with others, but you can also keep yourself busy and fill up your schedule, wanting to have plenty to do. You can use your mind and learn something new, teach something to someone, or share information you have. You can be more curious and interested in a variety of subjects and ventures, not wanting to limit yourself to just one. You may feel like you have too much mental energy at times, so make sure you have plenty of mental outlets to use up the energy.

On August 5th, Venus, your ruler, enters earth sign Virgo, the sign before yours, and you can be more affectionate and romantic behind closed doors or when no one is watching. In love, you can crave a soul connection, and if single, you can gravitate toward someone you feel you have that unexplainable connection to. If in a relationship, you can work on the subtleties of the relationship, and try to be there more for your partner. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're on your own and not being bothered by anyone. You can get more work done on your own, and may find other people to be draining. You may need extra time for rest, especially after working on something very demanding. Your imagination can be active, and you can be more compassionate and understanding, wanting to help those who can't help themselves. You may come across as more sensitive, intuitive, or sweet.On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters your sign, Libra, and you can enjoy focusing on yourself, your own wants and needs, and may want more attention in your relationships. If single, you may want someone who will lavish you with praise and attention, and if in a relationship, you may give your relationship more attention but want more time from your partner. You can be more compromising, fair, and balanced.

On August 30th, Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may see issues from the past come back to create some drama now. You might've thought it was over with, but it turns out you missed something that needs to be addressed. You can become more aware of subconscious issues and motivations that have caused you to be your own worst enemy at times, and you can work on them. You can get lost in daydreams and fantasies quite easily, constantly off with your head in the clouds, so you need to work on paying more attention to reality, but still give your mind plenty of time to roam. This can be a good period for reconnecting to your spiritual side, your intuition, and your artistic side. The retrograde impacts through September.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may’ve experienced issues or been lazy about mentally challenging pursuits and ventures, or been irresponsible with your ideas. Now that the retrograde is over, you can work on pursuing ventures and using your mind in responsible ways.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in fire sign Leo, and you can pursue opportunities to make progress with your future dreams, meet new people, make new friends, join new groups, take up a new cause, or embrace your individuality and independence. You can benefit when you step outside of your comfort zone and try unusual methods. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in fellow air sign Aquarius, and you can feel more creative and inspired by life, feel more connected to a loved one or walk away from a love connection, finish up a creative project or give up on one, or become more dedicated to a hobby or give it up. You may be more dramatic when you're emotional, so try to avoid theatrical displays.

Best days of August for Love for Libra: 16th, 17th, 18th Best days of August for Money for Libra: 9th, 10th, 11th

Scorpio August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius, the sign after yours, on August 2nd, and Mars now leaves your sign, where he was likely messing with your energy over the last couple of months. With Mars now in Sagittarius, you can slow things down and take a more steady approach. You can bring some stability to your life where things have been chaotic, and you can focus on improving your sense of safety and security. You can feel more confident in yourself and your abilities, and you can pursue new financial opportunities and create better financial stability, setting yourself up for some time to come, which might be a relief after the way things were financially a few months ago. Your energy can be a slow burn right now, and it might take time for you to get started with projects, but once you do, you can keep going until you get to the end, no matter what it takes. This is a good time for focusing on the projects that require this of you.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy focusing on your dreams for your future, spending time with friends, being charitable, or meeting new people. In love, a foundation of friendship can be more important to you, and if single, you may choose to be friends first, while if in a relationship, you can work on strengthening that foundation. You may take an unusual approach to love, be interested in someone different from usual, or make some changes in a relationship. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're with friends or in groups, making a contribution to the world, being independent, or staying true to yourself. You can embrace what makes you different and unique, and you can encourage others to do the same. If you feel someone is trying to box you in, you can rebel. You can work on expanding your social network, and can pursue opportunities to make progress with your dreams. You can step outside of your comfort zone, and you can feel more comfortable doing so. You may come across as more innovative, quirky, or free-thinking.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, the sign before yours, and you can keep your affectionate side behind closed doors with loved ones, and if single, you may only be comfortable showing affection when you're alone together. If single, you can keep your feelings to yourself at first, and want to have a soul connection with someone. Just make sure you're not attracted to someone you want to save. You can be more imaginative, artistic, and compassionate.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may question your dreams for your future. You may feel like you can't make it, it's not possible or realistic, and you need to give up, but that isn't usually a wise decision to make during a retrograde. Give yourself time away from your dreams if you start to feel insecure and come back when the retrograde is over and you have a clearer head. You can have difficulties with friends, groups you belong to, or lack a connection to causes you champion. It can be a good period for taking back up old causes, reconnecting with old friends or groups, or giving an old dream a second chance. You may be more rebellious when you feel like things aren't going your way, and you may push too much against social norms or push too much against the unconventional. Try to find some balance. The retrograde impacts through September.

Saturn ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you haven't been able to be as responsible or disciplined with your finances, or have lacked security or confidence in something. With the retrograde now over, you can be more focused with your finances and improve your sense of security.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, and this can be an excellent new moon for taking advantage of opportunities or creating new opportunities to pursue your goals and make progress or experience success. You can feel like you're hitting a high point with something in your life, hitting your stride, and you can see how the direction you're going in can lead to the ultimate success you strive for. You can be more practical about what you can do, and you can make the most of what you have to make more progress. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, and you can be more emotional with this full moon, in tune with what you're feeling about various situations and people, and you may feel unsettled at your core. If you do feel shaky internally, you need to work on strengthening your internal foundation and work on whatever is making you antsy. You can settle issues with family, finish up home improvement projects, finalize real estate transactions, or complete a move with this full moon. It's important for you to feel supported and nurtured so you can stay calmer and more collected emotionally.

Best days of August for Love for Scorpio: 18th, 19th, 20th Best days of August for Money for Scorpio: 11th, 12th, 13th Sagittarius August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, Mars enters your sign, Sagittarius, and your energy can increase once again. Mars was in your sign earlier in the year as well, but things may've gone wonky when he was, and you likely weren't able to make the most of his time in your sign. You get a second chance at that now, and you can focus on what you want to start now that can be a focus for the next two years of your life. You can be excited, enthusiastic, and ready to go. You can have the courage you need to get started, and you can feel passionate about it. Do a little homework before you jump, and then get started. You want to make the most of the energy now, and you can make a lot of progress quickly if you do. Be smart and focus on what you need to be doing.

On August 5th, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy focusing on your goals and the direction your life is going in. You can feel more ambitious and driven, and want to make progress and experience success. You can make good impressions on the right people, and feel that you're on the right path. In love, you can be more responsible, but may not be as romantic this month. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you’re focusing on your goals and feeling ambitious. You can work hard and smart for what you want in life, and you can create plans for action, be realistic about what you're capable of, and do what it takes to succeed. You can be more practical and responsible. You may come across as more mature, grounded, or disciplined.

On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters air sign Libra, and you can enjoy focusing on your dreams for your future, fantasizing about what could happen down the road and what you hope for in the future. You can spend time with friends, meet new people, join new groups, or enjoy the time you spend with a lot of people. You can embrace what makes you different, and be interested in unusual ideas or practices. In love, you want to make sure you get along well first and foremost.

On August 30th, Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you can experience issues with your goals, like setbacks, delays, or blocks. This is more true if you've been reckless, lazy, or irresponsible, and you need to change your ways if that's the case. You can make bad impressions on people, and need to be mindful of what you say. You may feel like you're going in the wrong direction, but now likely isn't the time to make a change that important. Try to wait until after the retrograde when you're not so uncertain. This can be an excellent time for focusing on old goals or reconnecting with old mentors. The retrograde impacts through September.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may’ve experienced issues or been lazy with your responsibilities, lacked discipline, or been immature. Now that the retrograde is over, you can start to take your duties seriously, focus on what needs to be done, and work on growing up a little more.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in fellow fire sign Leo, and you can pursue opportunities to expand your life in new ways, have new experiences, or explore the world. If you can travel, this can be a good time for it. This can be a good period for learning, so take a course of study or go back to school. You can be more optimistic about life, and benefit when you look at the bright side and come up with big ideas. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in air sign Aquarius, and you can finish up a bunch of smaller projects, finalize short-term plans for your ideas, give up on an idea, or feel more connected to your ideas. You can say what needs to be said with conviction, and you can understand what people are feeling regardless of what they're actually saying. This can be a good time for a heartfelt conversation. You can be more positive with this full moon as well, and try not to be too serious this month.

Best days of August for Love for Sagittarius: 21st, 22nd Best days of August for Money for Sagittarius: 14th, 15th

Capricorn August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius, the sign before yours, on August 2nd, and your energy can slow down, giving you the chance to rest and recover. You may've been dealing with a lot of changes lately, and you could use some time to yourself to replenish your energy and get used to the changes. You can use your imagination more, feel more creative or artistic, and you can connect to your inner self, your spiritual side, and your intuition. You can be guided by your inner voice, and you can be inspired by what you feel instinctively, but your energy levels may ebb and flow or remain low during this time, so action may not be something you do much of. Instead, you need your rest, and you need to turn inward instead of focusing on the external. Understand yourself better, deal with old issues, let go of some baggage, recognize subconscious motivations, and clear out your life.

Venus enters fellow earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy having new experiences, expanding your life and mind, and exploring. You can be open to new things, and you can be interested in learning about the ways other people live. In love, you can be more passionate, but you may want space to do your own thing. If single, you can be attracted to someone who connects to your mind, and if in a relationship, you may want to have an adventure with your partner. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're learning new things, seeing the world, opening your mind, and exploring. You can be a little bolder and more adventurous, though it may only be in your head. If you get to travel, this can be a good period for it, especially near water. You can also teach others and impart your wisdom and knowledge, and you can tell wild stories and enjoy writing or speaking. You can look at the brighter side of life, and try to find hidden opportunities. You may come across as more gregarious, passionate, or optimistic.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, and you can focus on your goals and ambitions, and can make good impressions, find new opportunities to pursue goals, or feel you're on the right path. In love, you can be more responsible and traditional, but you may not be as affectionate or romantic, with your focus elsewhere.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may feel like the walls are closing in on you and you don't have the space and freedom that you desire right now, closed in where you are. Conversely, you may feel like you have too much space, and the world is too far away for you to grasp. If the former, try to find the space in your limitations, and if the latter, try to ground yourself more. This can be an excellent period for travelling somewhere you've been before, but maybe not to somewhere new. It can be good for re-learning something or teaching something again, but maybe not for learning something new or teaching something new. It can be good for revising and editing, but perhaps not brand new writing. Resist the urge to run when you feel emotional and overwhelmed. Try to look at the silver lining. You can use an optimistic attitude to buoy you through the retrograde. The retrograde impacts through September.

Saturn, your ruler, ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you haven't been able to deal with issues from the past, to let go, or to clear things out from your life, but now that the retrograde is over, you can face the past, release baggage, and clear clutter to help free you emotionally and spiritually.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, and you can benefit when you take a serious approach to project and ventures, or from having a business or financial partner. You can deal with other people's money well (taxes, debts, inheritances, loans, joint finances). You can embark on a new transformation of some part of your life or yourself that you feel will make a positive impact on you and your life. Your will can be stronger with this new moon. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, the sign after yours, and you can settle financial issues, complete financial transactions or agreements, experience setbacks financially if you've been irresponsible, or focus on improving your sense of security. Your confidence can be shaky if you listen to the criticisms of others too much. Think about what their motivations may be before you take what they think or say about you to heart.

Best days of August for Love for Capricorn: 23rd, 24th Best days of August for Money for Capricorn: 16th, 17th, 18th Aquarius August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

On August 2nd, Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius, and you can get out of being so traditional like you have been lately, and open back up to your unconventional ways. You can embrace what makes you different and unique and strange, and you can do things in a way that's different from everyone else. You can be inspired to go outside of your comfort zone, and you can have more energy and drive when you do. You can see further into the future now, and you can let yourself hope and dream of what may come. You can be energized by the new people you meet, your friends and the groups you belong to, and by the causes you champion and your ability to make a contribution to the world. The more connected you feel to the world, the more driven you can be to leave a mark.

On August 5th, Venus enters earth sign Virgo, and you can enjoy focusing on serious subjects, doing research, or connecting with others emotionally. In love, you can focus on the emotional bonds you have with others, and if single, you may only be interested in something serious with someone serious you feel a strong tie to. If in a relationship, you can work on strengthening the intimacy between you and your partner. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on August 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're making transformations, being serious, or doing research. You may want to understand everything better and can become obsessed with whatever interests you, and you may want to make changes in your life for the better that will last for a long time. You can be more serious in your approach to projects and situations, and you can focus on reality and what needs to be dealt with. You may come across as more intense, secretive, or magnetic.

On August 29th, Venus leaves Virgo and enters fellow air sign Libra, and you can start to lighten up, wanting to have more space in your relationships so you can enjoy yourself, explore, or have a little adventure. You can enjoy being bold and fierce, and if single, you may want someone like that. If in a relationship, you can work on exploring with your partner.

On August 30th, Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may have serious issues that need to be addressed, and they may stir up some emotions deep inside of you that are unsettling but need to be dealt with. You may have more anger and rage, and need to figure out what the true cause of that is. You may need to bring something out into the light so it can be released. You can feel heavy emotionally during this retrograde, which can make you too pessimistic, so try to get out of your head and emotions whenever you can through a positive outlet. Try to connect with others emotionally because if you feel disconnected, you can be more emotional. The retrograde impacts through September.

On August 13th, Saturn ends his retrograde in Sagittarius, and over the last few months, you may’ve experienced issues or been lazy about your dreams for your future, irresponsible with friends or groups, or lacked discipline with your causes. Now that the retrograde is over, you can work on pursuing your dreams, take your responsibilities seriously, and make a contribution.

On August 2nd, a new moon occurs in fire sign Leo, the sign opposite yours, and you can meet new people, enter into a new relationship or partnership, negotiate a compromise, or strike a balance in your life. You can benefit from the people in your life, and be supportive of them if they're presented with opportunities right now. On August 18th, a full moon occurs in your sign, Aquarius, and this is usually the time of year when you reap what you sow. You can experience success with what you've been working hard and smart at and been responsible with, and you can experience setbacks, delays, or failures with what you've been reckless, lazy, and irresponsible with. Even if the latter occurs, you can still turn things around if you start doing the right thing and get back on the right track.

Best days of August for Love for Aquarius: 25th, 26th Best days of August for Money for Aquarius: 18th, 19th, 20th

Pisces August 2016 Monthly Horoscope

Mars enters fire sign Sagittarius on August 2nd, and you can now start to take a lot of the big ideas you've been toying with over the last couple of months and turn them into reality. You can work on long-term plans for your ideas, and you can be more practical with your approach to your goals. You can feel more ambitious and driven, disciplined and focused, and can work hard for what you want. You may've experienced some issues earlier in the year, but now you can work on getting on the right track and making real progress. You can feel like you're hitting a high point or hitting your stride with something in your life now, and it may be something that began 1-2 years ago. You can reap the rewards of hard and smart work and responsibility, and take more responsibilities on. If you act immature and reckless, you may get kicked back down, so try to avoid acting that way.

Venus enters earth sign Virgo, the sign opposite yours, and you can enjoy the time you spend with others, preferring having company to being alone, and can give more attention to the people in your life. You can be more romantic in love, and if in a relationship, you can be there for your partner and support them, and give your relationship the attention it deserves. If single, you can focus on being with someone who will take the relationship and commitment seriously. The Sun joins Venus in Virgo on the 22nd, and you can feel most like yourself when you're spending time with other people one-on-one. You can spend more time around other people, meet new people, enter into new relationships or partnerships, and you can help everyone to get along, not wanting to be around chaos. You can bring more balance into your life, and you can focus on what you haven't had time for lately. You may come across as more compromising, charming, or fair.

Venus leaves Virgo on August 29th and enters air sign Libra, and you can be more serious with your relationships and focus on intimacy. If in a relationship, you can work on strengthening the emotional bonds between you so your relationship becomes stronger. If single, you can be interested in someone serious, deep, intense, and passionate.

Mercury turns retrograde on August 30th in Virgo. A planet is called retrograde when it appears to be moving backward from our view here on Earth; it isn’t actually moving backward, it just looks that way because of the way the planets move in relation to one another. Retrograde planets tend to throw energy off, and that can be especially true with Mercury retrograde. With this retrograde, you may experience issues in your relationships. You can have difficulties with communicating clearly, and you need to work on listening more. You may decide to call it quits on a relationship or partnership, but now may not be the best time to make that decision, and it may not stick if you do. You may be uncompromising, or you compromise on too much. You may feel like you're surrounded by chaotic people and drama, and need more peace and harmony in your life. If you feel out of balance, you can be emotionally unsettled and indecisive. Try to be as balanced as you can be. This can be an excellent period for reconnecting with people from the past. The retrograde impacts through September.

Saturn ends his retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius on August 13th, and over the last few months, you've likely been feeling like you haven't been able to make progress with your goals, lacked discipline, drive, or were irresponsible, and now that the retrograde is over, you can start to take control over your goals again, and work on creating more success.

A new moon occurs on August 2nd in fire sign Leo, and you can start a new work project, take advantage of work opportunities, feel excited about your work, or improve your daily schedule, routine, and become more productive and efficient. You can work on improving your health as well, and start a new health regimen, diet, or exercise program or see a new doctor. A full moon occurs on August 18th in air sign Aquarius, the sign before yours, and you can focus on issues from the past that need to be released, and subconscious issues or motivations that you need to become more aware of so you can get out of your own way. You may be more emotional with this full moon but keep it to yourself, not wanting to trouble anyone. Your dreams can be more lucid, and your intuition can be much stronger, so listen to what it has to say to you.

Best days of August for Love for Pisces: 1st, 27th, 28th Best days of August for Money for Pisces: 21st, 22nd